Triangle Town Center, Raleigh

Kid's Play Area is located near Sears on the lower level. The new indoor playground opened in September 2014 and is designed for babies to preschoolers. It includes eight soft play pieces, several play panels on the wall, and benches for parents around the edge.

Cary Towne Center, Cary

1105 Walnut St., Suite 200, Cary
919-467-0145shopcarytownecentermall.com
Mall hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
A new indoor playground featuring soft play toys for young kids to climb over opened August 2014. It is across from Dave & Busters, Belk and Gymboree. Eleven large, soft play pieces have a music, art, dance and literature theme. The Island Carousel is also located in the Sears wing. The carousel first came to the mail in February 2003; it was made in Venice. (Must purchase tickets to ride.)

Crabtree Valley Mall, Raleigh

4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
919-787-8993crabtree-valley-mall.com
Mall hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-7 p.m.
Kid's Play Area is located near Sears on the lower level. This soft-seating play area is a fun-filled, interactive site for children. Pieces include a tree, turtle, rabbit, butterfly and small tunnel.

Northgate Mall, Durham

105 W. Club Blvd., Durham
919-286-4400
northgatemall.com
Mall hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Train runs: Monday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Make memories with a ride on the Island Carousel. In 1986, Northgate was the first mall in the Triangle to install a carousel. (Must purchase tickets to ride.) The Safari Adventure Train is open in Center Court, July 1-August 31, 2015. The train ride takes young riders on a site seeing adventure complete with animals and a safari themed scene.

The Streets at Southpoint, Durham

6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham
919-572-8808streetsatsouthpoint.com
Mall hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-7 p.m.
Children's Play Area is on the lower level in the JCPenney Court. The KidZone is a soft play area featuring a lighthouse, boat and helicopter to invite active and imaginative play.

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